US-China Trade War Will Hit Vietnam the Hardest in Southeast Asia: Report
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
The US and China's tit-for-tat moves could wreak havoc on many economies in Asia.
Morning Stories Roundup: Swine Flu, Asian Games and New Tourism Portal
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- Published on 15 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Sixty Square: Crumbling Colonial Buildings House Hanoi’s Hippest New Art Quarter
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Alex Bushnell. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
Ever since the closure of Zone 9, Hanoi’s young artists have been longing for a new spot to rise from the ashes and fill the hole the defunct art hub left in the capital's creative landscape. Creative City represented that for a while, but new quarter Sixty Square is becoming a truly authentic and exciting alternative.
Despite Massive Profits, 3 Biggest Airlines in Vietnam Want to Increase Airfares
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam’s air travel industry has been raking in hundreds of billions of dong in profits this year so far.
[Photos] In Minimalist Street Photography, Good Frames Come to Those Who Wait
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Víctor Morante.
Photographer Victor Morante is all about the little details in a frame.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Your Tuesday will never be the same with the hottest Ladies Night in town.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Saturday night was off the rails!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Vu
Join in the fun at Saigon's hottest Ladies Nights.
Restrooms, Fountains, Food Stalls Among New Amenities Planned for Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Water fountains, multi-colored lights, drink vending machines, food stalls and more restrooms are planned for Saigon's popular pedestrian promenade.
Morning Stories Roundup: Northern Vietnam Braces for Yet Another Tropical Storm
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- Published on 14 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Delving Into the Life Journey of Japanese Grandmas During World War II Through Home-Cooked Food
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
Grandma's Recipes is a 10-part Japanese documentary series that features the stories of ten different octogenarians and their relationship with cooking.
Hai Duong Hospital Removes Stuck Bum Gun From 18-Year-Old's Bowel
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
A teenager in Hai Duong Province in northern Vietnam took the term “bum gun” too literally.
[Photos] A Rare Aerial Perspective of Saigon in the 1920s
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to the prevalence of photographic drones, nowadays it’s a cakewalk to source aerial photos of Vietnam with just a simple internet search.
Saigoneer Podcast: Seafood Fight, Traditional Medicine and L'Arrange Rhum
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
We're a quarter of the way to 100 episodes!
Weekend Stories Roundup: Hanoi Queer Film Week and 11,300 Toyota Cars With Faulty Airbags
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- Published on 13 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Saigon Pilots Taxi Stand Program With 5 Official Stops in D1
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- Published on 12 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Kevin Lee.
To address traffic congestion caused by slapdash passenger pick-ups, the city's Department of Transportation is establishing official taxi stands in central areas on a six-month trial basis.
Former Carina Plaza Manager Arrested for Fire Safety Failures
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Nearly half a year has passed since the fatal March 23 fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex on Vo Van Kiet Street in District 8, and arrests are still being made as part of the investigation into the blaze which killed 13 people.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
After Jakarta, Bangkok Is the Next Asian City That's Sinking Too Fast
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- Published on 10 August 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bangkok is one of three cities — along with Venice and New Orleans — which are sinking ten times more quickly than sea levels are rising.
